Background. Established by Congress in 1992, the Morris K. Udall Foundation honors Congressman Udall’s 30-legacy of public service. The Morris K. Udall Foundation awards approximately eighty $5,000 merit-based scholarships each year to undergraduates who either intend to pursue careers related to the environment OR who are Native American or Alaska Native college students who intend to pursue careers in native health care or tribal public policy. The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics.

Requirements. A student who is currently a sophomore or junior and has a grade point average of at least a “B” may apply; students may apply for funding in both sophomore and junior years. Centre may nominate up to six candidates for the Udall Scholarship. Applicants must be endorsed by the College.

Campus Advisors. Students interested in applying for the Udall Scholarship should contact the Centre Udall Scholarship representative (Dr. Chris Barton) no later than December 1.

Campus Advisor. Dr. Chris Barton (bartonc@centre.edu).

Links. Details about the Udall Scholarship may be found at http://www.udall.gov/.